How to Record Bulk Flower Biomass Purchase
Recording the purchase of bulk cannabis biomass from a third-party cultivator for use in extraction or processing.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inventory - Raw Materials (Biomass) | Debit | 15,000.00 | - |
| Accounts Payable | Credit | - | 15,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Bulk biomass is the primary raw material for extractors. The cost includes the purchase price plus any inbound transportation and testing costs incurred prior to processing.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
The biomass must be assigned a unique lot or batch number in the accounting system to track extraction yields.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Significant discrepancies in weight between the manifesting system and the physical weigh-in.
📄 Required Documentation
Manifest from the state tracking system, laboratory COAs (Certificate of Analysis), and the vendor invoice.
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